2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
59
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM
The 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM has received a total of 59 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (5 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (4 complaints), and Engine (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM, potentially affecting up to 12,657 vehicles.
Recall 10E002000 — SUSPENSION
| 12,657 vehicles affected
Defect: RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM
59 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE HAD A 2000 CHEVROLET PRIZM AND NOW SOMEONE THREATENED MY LIFE TO FORCE ME TO BUY A 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM. THE WINDOWS OF THESE CARS FOG UP TOO SEVERE TO DRIVE IN MINOR OR MAJOR RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN. WHEN IT RAINS WE HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON HIGHWAYS AND IN CITIES AND TOWNS AND WAIT FOR IT TO STOP RAINING FOR THE CAR TO BE SAFE TO DRIVE. MOST ALL OTHER CARS HAVE WINDOWS THAT ARE SAFE TO DIVE WITH BUT THESE CARS ARE NOT SAFE FOR DRIVING IN THE RAIN.
I HAVE HAD A 2000 CHEVROLET PRIZM AND NOW SOMEONE THREATENED MY LIFE TO FORCE ME TO BUY A 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM. THE WINDOWS OF THESE CARS FOG UP TOO SEVERE TO DRIVE IN MINOR OR MAJOR RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN. WHEN IT RAINS WE HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON HIGHWAYS AND IN CITIES AND TOWNS AND WAIT FOR IT TO STOP RAINING FOR THE CAR TO BE SAFE TO DRIVE. MOST ALL OTHER CARS HAVE WINDOWS THAT ARE SAFE TO DIVE WITH BUT THESE CARS ARE NOT SAFE FOR DRIVING IN THE RAIN.
MY 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM HAS BEEN BURNING OIL SINCE AROUND 60-70K MILES AND HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. CHEVROLET DIDN'T BUILD THE ENGINE RIGHT AND THE RINGS/HEADS I THINK NEED REPLACED (WHAT I READ ON). AND CHEVROLET HAS NOT FIXED THIS PROBLEM AND ITS COSTLY AS IT BURNS AROUND A QUART EVERY 200 MILES.
I GOT THIS CAR A YEAR AND HALF AGO AND IT WORKED OK. BUT NOW IT IS EATING OIL LIKE CRAZY. AND ALSO WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE IT HESITATES AND WONT MOVE FORWARD. IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE 3 WRECKS. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. WHY PAY FOR THIS CAR IF ITS GOING TO KILL ME.
THE CAR WAS HIT ON THE BACK BUMPER CAUSEING THE CAR TO GO OFF THE ROAD AND CAUSING A IT TO ROLL OVER TWICE WHICH TOTALLED THE CAR TO THIS DATE THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER DEPLOYED
Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
040849014 — STRUCTURE
CIGAR LIGHTER HOUSING PULLS OUT OF DASH. *MJ
42 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICING A DEFECTIVE PRESSURE SWITCHING VALVE. *TT
3174 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT DUE TO DTCS P0440 P0441 AND OR P0446. *EH
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET PRIZM
- 1996 CHEVROLET PRIZM — 1 complaint
- 1998 CHEVROLET PRIZM — 33 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM — 47 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET PRIZM — 32 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET PRIZM (current)
- 2002 CHEVROLET PRIZM — 20 complaints
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